Deion Sanders suggests a spring game against Colorado's heated rival

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The Colorado Buffaloes are preparing for their spring game this Saturday. This is a glorified scrimmage against each other, something these players have already been doing during spring practice.

At least the Buffs are having a spring game, so many schools are scaling back by either canceling it outright or holding an open practice that fans can see.

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders brings up an interesting idea: bringing in actual competition for the spring game. During his most recent press conference previewing the spring game, Coach Prime mentioned playing a game, or at least a joint practice.

"I think every other sport gets that. I don't know why we don't," Sanders said. "I would like to go down the street and play a home and away against Colorado State. I think it's only right. I think it's a beautiful thing. We're gonna we're going to sell a stadium out. We're going to sell their stadium out, and it's a two-year deal. 

“We go home and away,” he added. ”I think it's appropriate, and I think you guys [the media] get a lot of it, and we want to measure ourselves against not just ourselves against someone else.”

Playing an actual game would add a spark to the spring football. Even a practice would be a change of pace and allow teams to realistically know where they stand.

Mentioning Colorado State as an opponent is a good idea, even if just for a combined practice. The two schools are no longer on the annual schedule, and the next time they play will not be until 2029. So, having them match up every spring in Boulder and Fort Collins would be good for the programs.

Plus, there is the money aspect. Fans would clamor for a real game in the spring that actually means something. Seeing the intrasquad Black and Gold game is fine, but a real game against an actual opponent would bring in a crowd and money.

With the transfer portal currently having only one January window, hosting a game like this would not trigger a rash of transfers to a new school in the fall. Coaches would have less to worry about losing a player who performs well in this spring game. There is also plenty of time to recover from most injuries if any were to occur in April.

Coach Prime thinks differently, but this makes a lot of sense for everyone involved. However, this would require a change in NCAA rules, so no one should hold their breath for a real matchup during spring football.

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